Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPC, LMSW, or PLPC)
Perimeter Healthcare·Forrest City, Arkansas
Perimeter Healthcare·Forrest City, Arkansas
The therapist is responsible for conducting psychosocial assessments, facilitating daily patient groups, and managing discharge planning to reduce re-hospitalization. They also act as a liaison between patients, families, and community-based mental health agencies.
Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City has an immediate opening for a licensed therapist.
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Our Therapist responsibilities include some of the following: · Psychosocial assessment of new patients; developing an update or detailed reassessment of the patient · Maintains contact with family and significant others in the patient’s life when appropriate and provides patient and family education, support, and advocacy · Provides coordination and acts as liaison with community based social and mental health agencies · Facilitates discharge planning and conducts post discharge follow-up to assure that linkage of the patient with community resources has occurred reducing re-hospitalization · Facilitate groups with patients daily · Facilitates discharge planning and conducts post discharge follow-up to assure that linkage of the patient with community resources has occurred reducing re-hospitalization Our benefits include the following: · Service excellence and fulfilling work environment. · 401(k) plan and company match · Health Insurance · Dental Insurance · Vision Insurance · Life Insurance · Paid Time Off · Supplemental Insurance Plans Available Please apply if you have the following qualifications: · Qualifications : Master’s degree from an accredited university in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, or related human services field.
Unrestricted Arkansas licensure required.
LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LMSW, or LAC (preferred).
Will consider PLMSW or PLPC with stipulations. · Experience: At least one (1) year of related experience in a hospital setting with psychiatric experience preferred.
Two years’ experience working with children with serious emotional disturbances or substance abuse preferred (not required if holding an appropriate Master’s degree).
Experience with group work modalities and techniques.
Strong clinical judgment and organizational skills.
Willingness to work with youth in challenging situations. · Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention Training within 30 days of employment. · Schedule: Seeking FT, Monday-Friday, flexible with some weekend availability If you would like to learn more visit our website at https://perimeterhealthcare.com/careers. Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading mental and behavioral health care providers in the country.
We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs.
Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and different care settings.
Our team ensures you receive the required care that you or your loved one needs.
We offer several settings for our patients including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers as well as outpatient counseling and therapies.
EEO We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees.
Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company in regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #INDFC
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a human services field and possess unrestricted Arkansas licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LMSW, or LAC). At least one year of hospital-based psychiatric experience is required, with a preference for experience working with youth or substance abuse.
Market context
Behavioral-health positions in Arkansas often reflect steady need in schools, clinics, and community settings, especially for candidates who can support students or patients with behavioral and emotional needs. These roles can be competitive because employers often prefer applicants with a bachelor’s degree and prior mental health experience, while also requiring CPR/First Aid and Handle with Care certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm the original posting and be ready to discuss any direct care, de-escalation, or support experience.